The Gesta diet was created by dietician Madeleine Gesta for movie stars who had to lose a lot of weight in a short while. This diet is at the same time a good way for general recovery. It takes only two days and includes proteins, calcium, and vitamins that provide energy. It is characterized by balance, relaxation, and a lot of rest.

I received an interesting email from a writer who is being victimized by rejection slips. Below, I'll share it with you, along with my response.

I hope it gives you some perspective if you're hoping to get published by a conventional press.

Dear Dr. Goodman:

I've just finished reading several articles you published about "stupid rejection letters" detailing some of your frustrations in getting books published the traditional way.

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, sometimes we take the dependability, kindness and faithfulness of those in our household, people we work with or friendships that are dear to us, for granted. If we aren't careful, we could miss out on the opportunity to thank certain people for the special things they've done, before something tragic happens.

The Hero's Journey (Monomyth) is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the hundreds of Hollywood movies we have deconstructed (see URL below) are based on this 188+ stage template.

Understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters. This is the template you must master if you are to succeed in the craft.

Genre: Children's fiction Title: Lelooni Author: Susan Docherty Genre: Children's fiction Title: Lelooni Author: Susan Docherty

Textiles into books? Strange but true

Lelooni, trickster moon of the planet Intarsia is our hero. Bored and looking for mischief, he finds a fishing rod, which he ...

When it is done well, writing feels good. The written word has a certain quality that other forms of expression simply do not have. I can't put it into a sensible classification or description, but reading a book is infinitely more enjoyable than having it read to me.

But, writing one's own pieces ...